Woman reports sister-in-law as government employee extramarital affair and gives birth
In Hengyang, Hunan province, a woman has accused her sister-in-law of having an extramarital affair and giving birth to a child while employed as a public servant. The woman claimed that her sister-in-law had a son in 2010, who was raised by the family even after DNA testing confirmed his non-biological status.
24 October 2023
The story has sparked heated discussions on Chinese social media platforms. Many netizens have expressed their shock and outrage at the news, with some questioning the woman's motives for reporting her sister-in-law's actions so many years after her brother's death. Others speculate about the potential inheritance implications, given that the child is not biologically related to his grandfather or father.
One user commented, "Do you really think about inheriting your nephew's inheritance? You hid it well when your brother was alive, but now that he is gone, you know you have to clear his name… Human nature is greedy!" Another netizen exclaimed, "This is quite interesting. Why didn't the elder brother report it when he was alive? Everything has its purpose, right? There are many possibilities to this case."
However, not all reactions were critical. Some users expressed sympathy for the family's situation and urged caution until more evidence is available. "We should check if father is the problem instead," one user suggested. Others pointed out that DNA identification is a complex issue, with some commenting, "The DNA of the child and grandfather does not match, so it cannot be used as direct evidence. Wait for a follow-up."
Others have made light of the situation, joking about the "explosive" revelations and likening the story to grabbing a watermelon in the morning.
The incident has sparked discussions on matters such as personal responsibility, family dynamics, and inheritance laws. While the woman's motives remain unclear and the details of the case are still emerging, one thing is certain: this is a story that will continue to captivate Chinese internet users for some time to come.